A total of 827 pre-trial proceedings related to drug production, manufacture, acquisition, storage and distribution were opened in July. The figures are based on an analysis carried out by the Specialized Interdepartmental Unit of the prosecution service and the Interior Ministry for investigating »»»

Romanians’ real capacity to save remains limited and vulnerable to growing pressure on monthly budgets, as rising living costs steadily reduce the amounts left after essential expenses. Almost 48% of respondents say they save every month or most months, while a quarter manage to put money aside onl»»»

RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian man on Friday in the city of Jenin, in the north of the occupied West Bank, with the military saying he had attempted to stab a soldier. Fathi Zidan Hazem, 58, “died from injuries sustained after being shot by Israeli forces »»»

On September 3, 2026, the international scientific conference «Nomadic Civilizations: Heritage, Paradigms, and Prospects» will be held in Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan as part of the VI World Nomad Games. The conference is one of the key intellectual events of the World Nomad Games and aims to uni»»»

The Panama Canal will limit daily vessel traffic from September 3, the Pnama Canal Authority said Thursday, as a severe drought fuelled by El Nino depletes water supplies needed to operate the vital trade route. The restrictions will reduce crossings from 36 ships a day to 34, and then to 32 from S»»»

Geneva: A fire that tore through an apartment building in Switzerland on Friday has left five people missing and eight injured, police said. The blaze in the eastern town of Thusis, which was reported just after midnight, "entirely burned" a building that housed a restaurant and residential flats, »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan is introducing a new temporary ban on the export of ferrous metal scrap and waste, as well as ferrous metal ingots for remelting. According to the resolution, the ban will remain in effect for six months and will be applied in three days after the document ent»»»

South Korea’s presidential office on Friday called on North Korea to halt its “derogatory remarks” toward Seoul. The presidential Blue House is seen here in a June 2025 photo. File Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- South Korea's presidential Blue House on Friday called on North Korea to halt »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar to Kyiv, which signals a possible new chapter in relations between the two neighbouring countries. The invitation came in a letter marking Hungary’s national holiday on 20 August. The Ukrainian president sent a»»»

Dubai: Revenue leakage rarely begins with a major failure. More often, it starts quietly with a missed fee, an outdated pricing rule, a discount applied beyond approved terms, or a contract amendment that never reaches the billing system. The bank service is delivered, the customer relationship rem»»»

Carmistin Group continues the modernization of its food production platforms and reduces its dependence on grid energy by investing in proprietary green energy production capacities. Avicarvil, the Group’s largest company, has obtained ANRE authorizations for the development of two new photovoltaic»»»

A summer of extreme heat has left many Tunisians short of water and electricity — and full of anger at the country's leadership. Protesters rallied in the capital Tunis on Thursday, many calling on President Kais Saied to leave power. Mobilized by a new opposition collective, the demonstrators plea»»»

In Kyrgyzstan, it is proposed to ban foreign nationals and stateless persons from using surrogacy services. A corresponding bill has been submitted for public discussion. Of these, only 15 children were registered to Kyrgyz citizens, while 138 were registered to foreign nationals. Thus, about 90 pe»»»

Nearing the six-month mark of the Iran war and facing diminishing stockpiles of key weapons, the Trump administration is touting a crushing financial campaign against Tehran, promising an "economic D-Day" against a country that has so far withstood nearly five decades of punishing American sanction»»»

The world is increasingly turning to Brazil to explore for rare earth minerals that are crucial for technology and renewable energy. The country's large reserves are second only to China and have attracted investors, many of them with foreign support. An analysis by The Associated Press and Reporte»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has approved a new framework of review fees for higher education institutions and technical and vocational education and training providers, setting out how institutions will cover the costs of licensing and accreditation asses»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has begun extending pension and social insurance coverage to Emiratis working part-time in government and private-sector entities subject to federal pension laws, broadening protection to employees on more flexible work arra»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has completed a series of road improvements aimed at making it easier for residents and visitors to reach Town Square Dubai and improving traffic flow around the community. The works include a new entrance to Town Square and the opening of a U-turn, prov»»»

A teacher conducting a surprise inspection of students' school bags discovered an unloaded .357 Smith & Wesson Magnum revolver inside the bag of a 14-year-old student at a school in Pinamungajan, Cebu, on August 20. The firearm was found at about 3.50pm at Lut-od National High School in Barangay Lu»»»

The Russian aircraft that flew over Bulgaria could have collected intelligence on the country's defense infrastructure and may pass information of interest to Iran, former Defense Minister Todor Tagarev said. Further reading: Russian Il-76 Crosses Bulgaria on Way to Fight Serbian Fires (UPDATE»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov has questioned why Prime Minister Rumen Radev held talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte over possible security threats if the Bulgarian government maintains that the country itself is not under threat from Iran. Further reading: Radev and Rutte Warn Any Attac»»»

ABU DHABI: The UAE Mixed Martial Arts National Team has claimed another podium as the competition for athletes aged 14–15 ended on the fourth day of the IMMAF Youth World Championships at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. More than 1,100 athletes from 55 countries are competing in the championship, wher»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces carry out demolition operation in the area between southern Lebanese towns of Al-Mansouri and Majdal Zoun: Al-Man»»»

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Representatives of Kyrgyzstan performed successfully at the 46th World Quran Reciting Competition held in Saudi Arabia. Rasul kary Kasiev took third place in the seven-qiraat category, and Musa kary Mirbekov took third place in the 15-juz category. The participants returned to Kyrgyzstan today. The»»»

Japanese Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi announces Friday in a Tokyo press conference that the death sentence of death-row inmate Sunao Takami had been carried out. Sunao Takami, a 58-year-old death-row inmate who was convicted of killing five people in an arson attack at a pachinko parlor in Os»»»

Dubai: Long before Michelangelo “Mico” McIver sat behind a drum kit, he was making music out of almost anything he could find. He would tap on pots, pillows, tables, and other household objects to create his own rhythms. Born and raised in Dubai, the British-Filipino seven-year-old seemed to find a»»»

El Nino is gathering strength across the tropical Pacific, raising fears of an extraordinary period of extreme weather that could bring drought to some parts of the world, torrential rain to others and push global temperatures to new highs. Scientists say the 2026 event could become one of the stro»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Airport is preparing to handle about 3.7 million passengers during a peak travel period as residents return from summer holidays. Majed Al Joker, Chief Operating Officer at Dubai Airports, told the newspaper that average daily passenger traffic is expected to reach about »»»

Washington has extended until September 19 the deadline for Russian oil giant Lukoil to complete the sale of its foreign assets, giving potential buyers additional time to finalize transactions. The extension was announced by the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Und»»»

The output of Unit 5 at Bulgaria’s Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant is being reduced by about 120 megawatts because of the critically low level of the Danube River. The measure has been introduced as a precaution to ensure the safe operation of the power unit amid an ongoing and unprecedented decline i»»»

DUBAI: Portuguese defender Joao Cancelo has left Al-Hilal to join FC Barcelona on three-year-deal, the La Liga giants’ official social media accounts reported on Thursday evening. The Riyadh club terminated the 32-year-old’s contract, allowing him to join the Catalan club on a free transfer. Al-Hil»»»

WESTFIELD: Majesticks Golf Club set the pace on both the team and individual leaderboards in Round 1 of the LIV Golf Indianapolis 2026 Championships. Their best round since 2022 puts them in prime position to take the team’s first LIV Golf victory in the 2026 season finale at The Club at Chatham Hi»»»

DUBAI: Iranian ​parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said ‌Iran ‌must ​plan ‌to ⁠overcome ​the “unjust sanctions,” ⁠after US Treasury Secretary ⁠Scott ‌Bessent announced ‌what ​he described ‌as ‌the toughest sanctions ‌ever imposed on Iran, according ⁠to ⁠Qalibaf’s channel on Telegram. The US »»»

WASHINGTON: US First Lady Melania Trump poked fun Thursday at media speculation over her month away from the public eye and scrutiny over one of President Donald Trump’s close aides. “Good afternoon. I heard you missed me. Here I am,” Melania said with a chuckle as she opened an event in the White »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ben-Gvir Doubles Down on Prison Brutality During Damon Jail Visit 21-08-2026 10:41 AM In a provocative visit to Damon Prison in northern oc»»»

Homs, Aug. 21 (SANA) Homs Governorate launched the Al-Naser Boulevard project in the city center, an integrated urban and investment development aimed at supporting construction and economic recovery. The launch was attended by Secretary-General of the Presidency Abdulrahman al-A’ma, Homs Governor »»»

DDB Romania has signed a new partnership with Tymbark, part of the Maspex Group, following a strategic pitch held at the beginning of this year. The partnership opens a new chapter in the brand’s digital communication, with a focus on developing its TikTok channel and promoting the Tymbark mascots »»»

Dubai: Travellers passing through Dubai International Airport this August can expect complimentary refreshments and treats, live music, personalised welcome signs and interactive activities as Dubai Airports rolls out a series of new experiences across Terminal 3. Get updated faster and for FREE: D»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces arrest five Palestinians from towns near Jenin and Nablus in West Bank: Palestinian media 21-08-2026 09:47 AM Lat»»»

Dubai: Maharashtra’s food safety drive is reaching school canteens, with schools in Mumbai removing fried snacks and aerated drinks and promoting healthier food choices for children. Schools run by the Archdiocesan Board of Education (ABE) have removed vada pav and samosas from their menus. They ha»»»

Dubai: Travellers from the UAE will have a new direct option to southern Poland from December, with Air Arabia launching four weekly non-stop flights between Sharjah and Katowice. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereThe new service will begin on Decemb»»»

The Minister of Justice, Nikolay Naydenov, and the Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva are starting work on a new bill on children's justice, the two institutions announced on Friday. The bill aims to pave the way for a comprehensive reform of the legislation on antisocial behaviors of minors and juvenile»»»

The United States announced new sanctions Thursday against an alleged Hezbollah financing network, while highlighting the Lebanese armed group's close ties to Iran's Revolutionary Guards. Hezbollah's legal designation as a terrorist organization has been amended to note that it operates in "service»»»

Doha: Brazil powered past Mexico in an impressive all-around display yesterday as France, India, Pakistan and Bulgaria also won in straight sets on Day 2 of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha, Qatar, extending the run of sweeps to 10 matches. Brazil backed up that headlin»»»

Doha: Qatar won 20 medals, including four gold, two silver and 14 bronze, at the West Asian Table Tennis Championships in Amman, Jordan. Abdulaziz Nasser Abdullah, Mohammed Abdulwahab and Abdullah Abdulwahab, Ahmed Al-Qarni and Rawad Al-Nasser, and the under-19 men’s team secured Qatar’s gold medal»»»

Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF – Hashd Shaabi) Chief Faleh Al-Fayyad said Thursday that Iraq is entering a new phase of political and security stability following the withdrawal of US forces, stressing that the issue of weapons regulation must be addressed without military action. “The dep»»»

Tickets for events of the VI World Nomad Games, which will take place from September 1 to 6, can be purchased online, while offline ticket sales will begin on August 27. To purchase an e-ticket, visit the official website of the National Electronic Ticketing System nebs.gov.kg, register, select an »»»

Russia is ready to listen to any reasonable proposals for ending the conflict in Ukraine, provided they reflect the realities "on the ground," Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said. "We will entertain any sensible ideas that align with the president's stated goals and the actual situation on »»»

ReshUCube-4, a nanosatellite under development at Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology together with the Keldysh Research Center, will put advanced green propellant technology through its paces in space. Launch is planned for late 2027, project leader Dmitry Zuev tells Sput»»»